North Houston Endoscopy & Surgery
We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays.
We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this locationsince 1985 and perform over 6,000 surgeries per year. Speciality areas include ENT, GI Lab, General Surgery, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Oral Surgery and Urology.
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.
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Required Skills:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Required Experience:
Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques through completion of an accepted degree in nursing; diploma, associate, or baccalaureate program;
Possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas;
Ideally, one to three (1-3) years’ experience in an OR or Endoscopy environment. Ambulatory experience a plus;
Skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients of all stages of growth and development;
Participate in USPI EDGE™ program;
Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Pushing, pulling, and lifting patients, and/or equipment;
Dexterity skills needed for patient treatment;
Exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous materials;
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and/or walking.